School of Nursing - UBC Vancouver

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School of Nursing - UBC Vancouver
Website
https://accesslab.nursing.ubc.ca/access/
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Location

University of British Columbia - UNC Ballroom
3272 University Way Kelowna V1V 1V7

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Date

Tue Mar 31 2026

Time

PST
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost

Free and open to the public - Everyone is welcome

Living well with cancer in later life

Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
University Ballroom – UNC 200 or via Zoom webinar

University Centre – 3272 University Way, Kelowna  V1V 1V7
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This feature event brings together clinical and research experts to explore how older adults can maintain wellbeing, function, and quality of life throughout the cancer journey. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Lauren Capozzi, followed by an expert panel with Dr. Flavia DeAngelisBonnie Leung, and Dr. Capozzi, facilitated by Dr. Kristen Haase. Together, they will discuss practical, evidence-based strategies to support resilience, recovery, and healthy aging before, during, and after cancer treatment.
What You’ll Learn:
• Strategies to support physical function, energy, and independence in later life with cancer
• How approaches like rehabilitation, supportive care, and lifestyle interventions can improve wellbeing
• Ways to strengthen resilience, recovery, and emotional health during and after treatment
• How care teams can better support older adults and their caregivers
PANEL EXPERTS
Dr. Flavia DeAngelis, Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer – Kelowna
Bonnie Leung, Nurse Practitioner in Oncology, BC Cancer – Vancouver
Dr. Lauren Capozzi, Cancer Physiatrist and Provincial Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation with Supportive Care, BC Cancer
Facilitator
Dr. Kristen Haase, Associate Professor, RN – School of Nursing, UBC Vancouver
Light refreshments will be available
Attend in person or via Zoom webinar – please indicate your choice when registering